§ Dr. WrightTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been, in 1992–93 prices, total gross public spending for each year since 1991–92; and what is the projected expenditure for each year to 1995–96 for NHS trusts.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe information for 1991–92 to 1993–94 is shown in the table. Forward estimates of these figures are not prepared.
Year Public expenditure: NHS trusts1 £ million 1991–92 2,632 1992–93 6,635 1993–94 213,052 1 This figure comprises NHS trust income from NHS purchasers of health care plus external finance. All figures are at 1992–93 prices. 2 Forecast outturn.